>> when asked if the president was involved in a coverup, ryan said, i will let others decide that. >> obviously, democrats will respond. have they this morning? >> that's right. they are appearing on the sunday talk shows. responding to, according to the intelligence information, they responded to that intelligence information, as they received it. this was a confused situation, this attack on the consulate in benghazi. and it wasn't always clear that this was a terrorist atank. >> this was an event, obviously, a complex event, we are only talking a matter of weeks here. so it's information was... arrived at, and determinations were made. that was shared with the american people. the focus needs to be how do we make sure that our facilities and ambassadors and personnel are secure, going forward? >> obama campaign adviser david axelrod said, we don't need a president who shoots first and aims later. >> steve centanni, strong words on the show this is morning. >> reporter: you bet. >> eric: how will the handling of the attack effect the race for the white house? 43% of likely voters d